German Shepherd Corgi Mix (Corgi Shepherd) Dog Breed Information

Posted on Jun 26, 2019, Modified : Dec 6, 2019 Zina

Corgi Shepherd (German Shepherd and Welsh Corgi mix)

Breeds

Country of Origin	United States
Nicknames and Other Names	Corman Shepherd German Shepherd and Corgi mix
Scientific Name	Canis lupus familiaris
Breed Type	Crossbred
Group	Companion Dog Watchdog
Bred For	Family companion
Size	Medium-sized
Recognized By	None
Life Span	10-15 years
Ideal Weight	20-70 pounds (male and female)
Ideal Height	12-15 inches (male and female)
Fur Type	Short or medium length, dense
Common Colors	Black, Gold, Brown, white
Markings	None
Availability	Modertely available
Achievements	None
Suitable for Apartments	Yes
Used in World War	No
Most Similar To	German Shepherd Pembroke Welsh Corgi

The Corgi Shepherd also known as Corman Shepherd is a medium-sized dog that is the beautiful blend of the German Shepherd and the Welsh Corgi. While German Shepherd was bred as a service dog in the military, the Welsh Corgi was associated with the British royalty. The mix of the completely different breed’s outcome is very interesting.

The appearance of the Corgi Shepherd can go more to either German Shepherd or the Welsh Corgi. It is a very active dog that only an active dog owner should own.

Temperament, Behavior, and Personality

Temperament: Corgi Shepherd has a sweet, loving, and fun temperament. They are very affectionate towards their family but can be little aggressive towards strangers. It is a playful dog, so makes a great family companion for active people. Regular activity and exercise are needed to keep themselves healthy and occupied.

Behavior: Corgi Shepherd bond strongly with its family and needs constant attention and love from them. If they are left alone for a long time without any companion, they become anxious and destructive. Therefore, it is not a great idea to leave them all by themselves at home.

Personality: The Corgi Shepherd is loving sweet and sometimes stubborn. They are very loyal and devoted to their people. Affectionate with its people, they are happy to spend most of the time with them. They are protective, so makes an excellent guard dog and watchdog.

Is Corgi Shepherd Child-Friendly?

Corgi Shepherd gets along with children very well because they love to play. They also have to protect instinct sometimes like its parent breed: German Shepherd so is protective towards small kids. Children can sometimes play rough, so proper guidance and supervision are necessary.

Corgi Shepherd cuddling with a baby girl.
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Trainability

Training can be easy if you are an experienced dog owner who knows the way with dogs. They need early training, socialization with a variety of people. Corgi Shepherd needs a consistent leader who can train them with patient and gentleness. Never treat them harshly and provide them with lots of vocal praises and treats as a source of motivation.

Facts

The parents: German Shepherd and Welsh Corgi both are a herding dog, so the instinct of herding will kick in the Corgi Shepherd sometime.
The origin of the Corgi Shepherd is in the United States as with many other designer breeds.

Health Issues

Corgi Shepherd has an average life span of 10-15 years. It might face some canine health problem during their lifetime.

Obesity: Corgi Shepherd is very fond of eating, which causes obesity due to excessive food. It makes your dog fat which invites many health-related problems. It might face joints problems and even cancer and diabetes. Therefore, provide them with a balanced diet and do not overfeed them.
Bloat: Bloat is a common health problem of the Welsh Corgi that is passed onto the Corgi Shepherd. Its stomach gets balloons up and it will hurt him. Consult a vet immediately and start the treatment.